Description

2-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Oxirane is a specialized aromatic epoxide building block characterized by the presence of a reactive oxirane ring and a trifluoromethylphenyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for introducing fluorinated aromatic motifs into target molecules, enhancing properties like metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group improves biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer to incorporate fluorine into specialty polymers, improving chemical and thermal resistance.
• Advanced Material Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing new fluorinated compounds with tailored properties for coatings and sensors.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile electrophile in nucleophilic ring-opening reactions to create complex, fluorinated organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Oxirane
CAS No.	1428-54-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O
Molecular Weight	188.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trifluoromethyl)styrene oxide; 1,2-Epoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; (3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)oxirane; α,β-Epoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)toluene; m-(Trifluoromethyl)styrene oxide; 2-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)oxirane; 3-Trifluoromethylphenyloxirane; 1428-54-2
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Oxirane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.